New Materials Startups

Industrie Chimiche Forestali manufactures technical adhesives and cotton-based fabrics used to bond and reinforce footwear, leather goods, furniture, packaging, automotive components and other industrial products. Founded in 1918 and based in Italy, the group produces over 22,000 tonnes of adhesives annually and exports to markets worldwide.

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Infinite Elements develops biology-based technologies (BioDissolve and BioCapture) to extract and recover critical metals such as copper, cobalt, and rare earth elements from ores, industrial waste, byproducts, and e-waste. It serves mines and OEMs, working in sustainable mining and metal recycling.

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Infinity9 Cycle manufactures eco-friendly promotional products and packaging from biodegradable, renewable materials including PLA-based items and agricultural waste. The company serves businesses seeking sustainable alternatives to plastic for corporate gifting, events, and branding.

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Infusd develops ingredient transformation technology that converts fat-soluble and hard-to-formulate nutrients, flavors, colors, and preservatives into stable, water-soluble liquid or powder ingredients. It serves food, beverage, and wellness manufacturers seeking clean-label formulations without synthetic emulsifiers or additives.

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Infusd develops solubility technology that converts fat-soluble and insoluble nutrients into water-soluble solutions with improved stability and bioavailability. It supplies this ingredient-delivery technology to consumer brands making food, beverage, and nutritional products.

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Ingelia develops biochar and related bioproducts from waste through hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) technology, serving agricultural, energy, and industrial sectors. The company produces biochar for soil conditioning, bioenergy fuels, bio-coke for steel production, and other specialized bioproducts with reduced carbon emissions.

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InkVivo Technologies develops polymer-based drug delivery platforms (GARD/gastroretentive and SHEALD/injectable) for controlled, localized, and sustained release of small molecules and biologics. An ETH Zurich spin-off, it works with pharmaceutical and nutraceutical partners to improve bioavailability and patient adherence, with programs targeting iron deficiency anemia and neurodegenerative diseases.

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Innolact develops biodegradable biopolymers from whey permeate and urban sludge for food packaging applications. The company operates a pilot production plant converting waste streams into polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) materials as a sustainable packaging alternative.

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Innovakote develops a proprietary recycling process that converts used powder coating waste into reusable powder for the coating supply chain, helping manufacturers and applicators reduce waste and carbon footprint.

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Inopsys transforms chemical and pharmaceutical industry side streams—such as wastewater containing toxic organics, metals, and active pharmaceutical ingredients—into circular resources through science-driven treatment solutions. The company serves chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers seeking sustainable alternatives to incineration and waste disposal.

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InovisCoat is a chemistry and process-engineering contract-coating company that develops coating chemistry, produces pastes, and applies up to seven simultaneous functional layers to substrates such as film, paper, and textile. A spin-off of AGFA Leverkusen, it serves industries including optical films (e.g. OLEDs), pharmaceutical and medical technology, security technology, and energy systems, handling volumes from research batches to mass production.

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Integrals Power Limited (IPL) develops and commercialises battery cathode nano-materials, such as Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP), for lithium-based batteries used in EV, aerospace and off-grid energy storage. It also provides battery test engineering and nano-material scale-up services aimed at supporting the transition to lower-carbon energy applications.

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Integran Technologies provides electrochemistry and materials science expertise to help customers develop advanced products from concept through mass production. The company serves manufacturers seeking to accelerate product development using specialized knowledge in metallurgy, materials engineering, and process optimization.

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Integris Composites designs, engineers, and manufactures ballistic and blast protection and survivability solutions, including body armor, ballistic plates, and armor kits. It serves military and law-enforcement customers worldwide across personal protection, land vehicles, aerospace, and naval applications.

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Intercast & Forge is a foundry that manufactures and exports iron castings for rail, mining, automotive, consumer, and industrial applications. Operating from Adelaide, Australia, the company serves customers across 60+ countries with precision-cast components.

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Interfor is one of the world's largest lumber providers, operating mills globally to produce quality wood products for customers worldwide. The company pursues a long-term strategy of mill acquisition and modernization to optimize returns on capital.

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Intermas manufactures plastic mesh and net-based products, focusing on sustainable development and clean alternatives developed by its R&D team for its business clients. The company emphasizes environmentally positive solutions across its manufacturing projects.

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International Wire manufactures copper-based wire and conductor products for industrial, automotive, aerospace, energy, and electrical infrastructure markets. The company supplies engineered solutions including bare wire, plated conductors, busbars, and custom wire harnesses to industrial OEMs and utilities across North America and Europe.

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Intrnls is an engineering company that develops polymer composites and physically functional structures — designed to move heat, mass, load, or water — and takes them from materials development through live pilots toward volume manufacturing. It works on large, unsolved industrial problems in areas such as cooling tower media, 3D-printed concrete formwork, and custom medical pressure masks.

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Intropic Materials develops a protein-stabilization technology that embeds enzymes into plastics to create self-degrading materials that can be composted or recycled. It targets the plastic waste problem and aims to support a bio-based economy, with additional applications in clean manufacturing and biosensors.

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Inuru develops printed OLED lighting and display technology that is thin, recyclable, and lower-cost than conventional electronics. Its light-emitting surfaces are applied to products such as medical packaging, clothing, and retail and product marketing materials.

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Inversa produces leathers made from invasive species — including python, lionfish, and its "Silverfin" material — which it supplies to fashion brands for use in accessories and ready-to-wear products. Its materials are featured through brand partners such as Gabriela Hearst, Johanna Ortiz, and Brackish.

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Invicta Water provides a three-stage system (foam fractionation stripping, enrichment, and photocatalytic destruction using UV light and proprietary materials) to remove and destroy PFAS "forever chemicals" from water. It serves municipal, industrial, and private water systems.

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Ionic Mineral Technologies develops a domestic U.S. supply chain for rare earths and critical minerals, high-purity alumina, and nano-silicon, all derived from a single Utah feedstock using a low-emission, high-recovery process. Its materials serve defense, energy, semiconductor, EV battery, and advanced manufacturing markets, with a permitted mining site and processing facility in Provo, Utah.

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